Introduction to reading an EEPROM

Using the CarProg, the user can read an eeprom using various methods.
One popular method is on the PCB (Printer Circuit Board) and in most
cases, the eeprom can be read. Some examples are the 24C02, 24C04,
24C08, 24C16 and others can be the 83C86 and 95080. In some occasions,
the eeprom may not be read and an oscillator may need to be shorted. In
other cases, the eeprom may need to be removed to be read.

These are generic examples of some eeproms that were read off-board.
The first operation is that the Carprog should be updated at least once a
week for the latest software revisions.

Connect the CarProg and open the program. Choose UPDATE and wait until
the updates are completed.

Choose the EEPROM tab and follow the menu descriptions below.

Always use an anti-static pad when working with sensitive electronic devices

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Choose Open Save Read
EEPROM Saved EEPROM EEPROM
Type EEPROM File

Write Verify Erase Swap Selected

EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM
Data

Inspect the EEPROM that needs to be read. There will be a series of numbers to
inspect in order to correctly identify and connect the eeprom to the clip. It is
advised that users be familiar with the eeprom types and connections. Searches
can be done to find the correct data sheets for the eeprom.

This is an example of an eeprom search page.

http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/datasheets_pdf/9/3/C/8/93C86.shtml

This example is the 93C86 EEPROM that was found in the menu
[Choose EEPROM Type]

Once the correct EEPROM is

found in the list, the EEPROM
type is illustrated in the image
below.

Click OK.

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 Attach an Selected
EEPROM and EEPROM
Click Read

This is a partial example of a 93C86 EEPROM read into the window.

Reading and writing an EEPROM will bring up separate windows. These

windows will inform the user of the functions that are being performed. The
images below are an example of what the user should see.

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Sometimes the user will need to write data to the EEPROM from a saved file or a
new edited file to an EEPROM. When the process is complete, the lower image
will inform the user that it is verified.

The next image is of a different EEPROM that was read on-board. The 95080
was chosen and read into the window. Remember to [Choose EEPROM Type]

Once the correct EEPROM is

found in the list, the EEPROM
type is illustrated in the image
below.

Click OK.

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This next image will give the user the choices of editing and or saving the file that
was read from an EEPROM. The user can open a saved file and get the same
results and write to an EEPROM.

Follow this advice to gain practice and save future mistakes.

1. Inspect the EEPROM clearly
2. Find the correct EEPROM data sheet
3. Read the EEPROM using the correct EEPROM type
4. Save the EEPROM data to a folder and file name
5. Save all edited EEPROM tests with new file names
6. Practice using older or new EEPROMS
7. If required, use a perfectly clean power supply to all controllers and the
CarPog device.
8. Update the CarProg weekly
9. Remember that static electricity will harm electronic devices

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